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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguagePodcasts
Voices for Equal Futures is a student-led podcast series from the University of Galway
Voices for Equal Futures is a student-led podcast series from the University of Galway, where students sit down with alumni to talk about their educational journeys, career paths, challenges and growth. Through these conversations, the series highlights a range of experiences to help students explore their own futures with confidence, curiosity and a sense of belonging.
This project was a collaboration between the Career Development Centre, Access Centre, Digi Champs and the CELT Studio, supported by funding from the EDI Project Fund.
Episode 2: Community is so important
Eoin and Phil talk about alternative education routes, the experience of returning to education as a mature student and the importance of community in helping shape us as students, academics and people. They also talk about how coming from an 'atypical' family can shape us in a positive manner.
Eoin Maher
Eoin has just completed the BA Journalism course at the University of Galway. Coming from a large family and returning to education as a mature student, Eoin's route to education was anything but 'typical' or linear. He understands the importance of alternative routes to education and how important they are for students who may not be able to attend university without them. Eoin has just completed the BA Journalism course at the University of Galway. Coming from a large family and returning to education as a mature student, Eoin's route to education was anything but 'typical' or linear. He understands the importance of alternative routes to education and how important they are for students who may not be able to attend university without them.
EPISODE 1: Councillor Helen Ogbu, Mayor of Galway and Sophia Saetes
What does it take to navigate the journey from university student to researcher and professional? In this episode, newly elected Galway Mayor Helen Ogbu shares her story with PhD Candidate Sophia Saetes, reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and people that shaped her path. Together, they discuss academic life, career choices, resilience, and the advice Helen wishes she had heard earlier.
Sophia Saetes, BA, MS, MHRS, SC
Sophia Saetes is a PhD researcher in Ireland, originally from California, with a background in psychology and over five years’ experience in frontline advocacy supporting women and children with disabilities.
Her research examines the Dobbs decision and its intersectional impact on women across race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Her work connects academic research with lived experience, policy and advocacy.
As a single mother and survivor of homelessness and domestic violence, Sophia brings resilience and a strong commitment to ensuring lived experiences are represented in academic and policy discussions.
Her goal is to build a career at the intersection of scholarship and advocacy, contributing to a more equitable and informed conversation about reproductive justice.
Connect with Sophia:
Instagram: Sophia Saetes (@sophiachrissa)
Email: s.saetes1@universityofgalway.ie
Careers Information for Students
A student-facing library of articles and information written by the Careers team, full of useful resources and links.
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Careers Connect
Student Careers Portal for Job Searching, Event Registration, Booking Appointments and reviewing Pathways.
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InPlace
Student Careers Portal for Job Searching, Event Registration, Booking Appointments and reviewing Pathways.
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